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Coronavirus (COVID-19): recreational general aviation
Guidance on recreational general aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
Press release
New government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announces a new government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Detailed guide
Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK transport and travel advice
Using public transport during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
News story
Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern
Vital connections between the South of England and Wales ensured during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Guidance
COVID-19: guidance for staff in the transport sector
Guidance on COVID-19, including general precautions for staff and guidance on the assessment and management of arrivals into the UK.
News story
Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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- Introducing E10 Petrol
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